Patents Represented by Attorney Ranseler O. Wyatt
  • Patent number: 4345745
    Abstract: A pipe cutter for forming end cuts in pipe, having a pair of annular torch holding members and an annular gear track connected to said members, and an annular vertically adjustable supporting member in which said torch holding members are concentrically mounted, said supporting member being rotatably mounted on vertically adjustable stands, and said stands being mounted on a pivotal base. The torch supporting members, having a cutting torch mounted thereon and a motor for rotating said torch supporting members, are mounted on said vertical supporting member, on rollers, said rollers being provided with braking means to control the speed of rotation of said supporting members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1982
    Inventor: Richard J. Steele
  • Patent number: 4318239
    Abstract: A device for loading revolvers from the front of the cylinder, a rotating cylinder in the revolver designed to releasably retain cartridges therein and to receive new loads from the loader and at the same time eject the empty casings. The rotating cylinder has a pivotal yoke and an arm extending laterally therefrom with a locking means for releasably maintaining the revolver cylinder in firing position on the frame. Guides are provided for aligning the cartridge chambers of the respective cylinders with each other. A loading cylinder abuts the revolver cylinder for reloading. A series of rams are provided which are movable against the reloading cartridges and which will contact the spent casings in the revolver cylinder and eject same. Casing retainers in the revolver cylinder will secure the reloads in place therein. A back plate mounted on the rear end face of the revolver cylinder maintains the holding means in the chambers in holding position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1982
    Inventors: Jonathan W. Phillips, Jr., Ted E. Bailey, Jr., C. L. Bailey, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4315606
    Abstract: A device for tying eyes on fishing rods having a base member for receiving a plurality of adjustable rod holding members, and a rotating motor mountable on one end of said base member for rotating a rod held by the rod holding member and a shuttle for guiding the line to be wound on the rod in tying the eye in place, and a tension means for maintaining a tension on the line as it is being wound on the rod to provide a tight, neat tie.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1982
    Inventor: Roger S. Seiders
  • Patent number: 4309053
    Abstract: A device to be mounted on the back of a flat back vehicle for directing the air flow from across the top of the vehicle downwardly over the back of the vehicle thus preventing the formation of the usual vacuum to the rear of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1982
    Inventor: Stephan C. Lett
  • Patent number: 4305700
    Abstract: A well pump for use in oil wells, and the like, consisting of a series of cylinders connected by a production tubing and an air circulation system having two conduits extending into the casing-tubing annulus, each cylinder having an inlet connection through the top thereof and into one of said lines, alternately, so that every other cylinder is in the same line, and a four way valve in a control box at the well head, operated by an electric motor for alternating the flow of air through the respective conduits into the cylinders, the production tubing forming a dip tube in each cylinder, and check valves at the lower ends of each cylinder to prevent backflow, the bottom cylinder being the control cylinder having a fluid level controlled switch which activates the pump, sending a charge of air into the respective cylinders, lifting the production fluid therein progressively to the earth's surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1981
    Inventor: Frank Beard
  • Patent number: 4295508
    Abstract: A lid for a garbage can formed of a flexible material and having a retaining means for releasably maintaining the cover in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1981
    Inventor: Harold L. Metzger
  • Patent number: 4291496
    Abstract: A device for holding flowers such as are employed in forming bouquets so that the holder and all of the decorations thereon may be made up in advance, so that all that is necessary is to attach the flower or flowers at the time of sale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1981
    Inventor: Bobbie J. Click
  • Patent number: 4290636
    Abstract: A security device for use on inwardly opening doors, having a holding plate mountable beneath the knob of the door on which a bar is mounted, and a foot member, pivotally mounted on the lower end of the bar, is adapted to move inwardly a preselected distance from the door, and will direct a force upwardly against the door casing when an inward pressure is applied to the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1981
    Inventor: Richard J. Steele
  • Patent number: 4272766
    Abstract: A radio operated remote control unit for attachment to a transmitter and having a second module attached to a transreceiver, which, through the use of a dual tone multi frequency signal, turns on the lights, or similar work, and maintains that status for a predetermined period of time. Also the electrical circuit employed to accomplish the said work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1981
    Assignees: Darlene M. Koch, Robert H. Koch, Viola C. Coles, Maurice Guy Reynolds, Lydia M. Reynolds, J. P. Carlson, Jr., Carolyn Carlson
    Inventors: Wesley G. Stucker, Richard J. Coles, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4248219
    Abstract: A scavenger system for anesthesia circuits having a breathing bag and an escape passageway in said bag, a pair of telescoping tubular components having slots therein and being rotatable to vary the opening created by the alignment of said slots, and a laterally extending parabolic conduit terminating in an enlarged areating chamber in which a vacuum is maintained to draw the gas out of said chamber without placing a negative pressure on the escape passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1981
    Assignee: Stanley C. Weinrich
    Inventors: Robert W. Moore, Jr., Stanley C. Weinrich
  • Patent number: 4244363
    Abstract: A breathing device employed in administering anesthetic gases to patients in a respirating system in which the exhaled gases are passed to the atmosphere rather than captured and rebreathed. The circuit herein defined is a simple, reliable and economical anesthesia circuit particularly designed for use on children and infants, and that is disposable, and that may be adjusted during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1981
    Assignee: Stanley C. Weinrich
    Inventors: Robert W. Moore, Jr., Stanley C. Weinrich
  • Patent number: 4235255
    Abstract: An inflation guide for permanent mounting on a tire valve for preventing over inflation of the tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1980
    Inventor: George W. Hughes
  • Patent number: 4211264
    Abstract: A device for splitting logs, such as are for fireplace use, comprising a vertical post mounted on a plate, and a telescoping member slidably mounted on said post, having a wedge integral with said member, and a laterally extended plate on said member, opposite said wedge, for driving the wedge deeper into the log.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1980
    Inventor: Robert M. Cross
  • Patent number: 4199298
    Abstract: A trailer for skid mounted tanks having a pair of sections, connectors on each section for connection on to the respective ends of the skids of a skid mounted tank, each section having cables and hydraulic cylinders for raising said skids into connection position with the respective sections, and adjustable stabilizing supports for securing the tank during transportation, the forward section having a gooseneck structure and a king pin for connection to the fifth wheel of a tractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1980
    Assignee: TBW Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney F. A. Webre, Jr., Oris H. Dinger, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4183109
    Abstract: A bed for use in hospitals, and the like, wherein a patient may be moved to a sitting position, with the head portion of the bed raised and the foot portion of the bed lowered, the bed being in three sections and pivotal to permit the foot section to be swung outwardly so that the feet of the patient may be lowered to a natural sitting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1980
    Inventor: William H. Howell
  • Patent number: 4175641
    Abstract: A leg support for step ladders, wherein a pair of pivotal members are mounted adjacent the top of the ladder for lateral support, extending outwardly and downwardly when in supporting position, terminating in pivotally mounted feet. The pivotal members are maintained in fixed position on the ladder by a collar, and set screws in the collar, and a sliding bar extends from one set of legs to the other, to support the pivotal members. Extension members telescopically connected with the pivotal members, provide means for selectively adjusting the length of each supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1979
    Inventor: George Q. Reyes
  • Patent number: 4162868
    Abstract: An invalid feeding device for persons unable to feed themselves in the usual manner, having a selective means for transporting food from containers to the mouth of the person being fed, the transporting means being controlled and having self contained means for reversing the movement of the transport, and for disengaging the same upon completion of each cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1979
    Inventors: Patrick Stapleton, Hubbard P. Browne, Dallas D. Weatherholt
  • Patent number: 4159603
    Abstract: A circular building having an external wall of curved panels of rigid material such as fiberglass reinforced polyester, and roof panels substantially triangular in shape of the same material secured at one end to the top of said wall panels, and a column supported center ring to which the other ends of said roof panels are secured. A cupola is mounted on the center ring and roof panels, covering the said center ring, and tension bars are provided to reinforce the roof panels against deflection. The foundation is poured after the walls are erected and the center column in place, so that a seal is perfected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1979
    Assignee: Concept Fiberglass Homes, Inc.
    Inventor: Leonard F. Schroeder
  • Patent number: D252554
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1979
    Inventor: Robert W. Lancer
  • Patent number: D262859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1982
    Assignee: Universal Food Fork Corporation
    Inventor: James E. Russell